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Big Bend Campground (John Day River)

Bureau of Land Management · Oregon

Big Bend Campground (John Day River) in Oregon. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 790 public campsites we map in Oregon.

Enjoy the scenery and passage of time along the banks of the North Fork of the John Day River. Here, one can contemplate the river away from sights and sounds of civilization except for the occasional passing of vehicles along sleepy State Highway 402. Chukars may be seen and heard along the cliff opposite the campground. Know Before You Go Open year-round. Campground has four primitive campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and limited shade.

What we know about it

Managed by
Bureau of Land Management
Fee
$5/night
Booking
first-come, first-served
Stay limit
14 days
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (BLM policy)
Site type
RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV
Yes
Phone
541-416-6700
Coordinates
44.78051, -119.61129

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-07-02, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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